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Elm Springs

Arkansas · 2,852 residents (2025 est.) · 5.952 sq mi
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Elm Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,739. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,025 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $460,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 117% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,069
+194%since 2000
from 1,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
+194%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,852 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6641K2K3K3K1990201020202024Elm Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,739
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,703 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,584
+239%since 2000
from $17,551 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+2%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,100
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,321
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+29%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(956)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(45)
Asian1.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,589)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(174)
Asian2%(60)
Other7.7%(235)
Diversity Score34.9%(1,070)
Diversity Score
35
+130%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

Elm Springs, Arkansas has about 3,069 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

The typical household in Elm Springs, Arkansas earns about $131,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elm Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Elm Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $460,100, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elm Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elm Springs, Arkansas?

About 11.3% of people in Elm Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elm Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elm Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,186 residents, a change of about 248 percent over that period.

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